OBITUARIES

Jul 24, 2020

Dan McClure, 71, of Athens, Georgia, went to be with his Creator on July 24, 2020 after some extensive health conditions. Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out...

Jul 24, 2020

Athens, GA – Dr. Victor C. Nix, 99, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020.  Born in Carroll County, GA, he was the son of the late Carl Augustus Nix, and Mattie Martin Nix.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Nix, his second wife, Katherine Nix, seven siblings, and a son, Gari Nix.

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Jul 23, 2020

Dr. Hugh D. Dookwah, of Athens-Clarke County, passed away peacefully in his home on July 23, 2020 from Congestive Heart Failure at the age of 70. Hugh was born August 24, 1949 in Georgetown, Guyana, to the late Randolph Dookwah and Geraldine Anderson. He spent much of his childhood reading and enjoying Spaghetti Westerns with his mother, while learning...

Jul 23, 2020

Shirley Williams Bridges 84, passed away July 23, 2020. She was born on March 3, 1936 in High Shoals, GA. Mrs. Bridges was the daughter of the late, Andrew & Louree Williams. She graduated from Watkinsville High School in 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bridges; son, Andy Bridges and grandson, Drew Bridges.

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Jul 23, 2020

Eva Mae Burgess, 88, of Bogart passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Born on March 11, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Frank Hammond and Daisy Culver Hammond. Eva was a long-time resident of Bogart and member of Bethabara church. She enjoyed cooking, tending to her flower garden, and making quilts. In addition to her parents,...

Jul 22, 2020

Edward Barton Casper, 65, of Columbia, SC, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

Born in Miami, FL, Eddie was the beloved son of Harold R. Casper and Dorothy Thornton Casper, both of Watkinsville, GA. He was an avid hunter, UGA football fan, engineering graduate of Midlands Technical in Columbia, SC and a retired Commercial Superintendent of Edcon Construction....

Jul 22, 2020

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

Jul 22, 2020

Jimmy Tucker, 80 of Danielsville passed away July 22, 2020. He was the son of the late, Alvin & Rilla Tucker. Mr. Tucker was retired from Ila Elementary School.

Funeral services are Saturday, July 25, 2020, 2:00 pm at Macedonia Church, the body will lie in state from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The family will visit...

Jul 21, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Perry O'Neal. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 21, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Daniel Dock Carithers. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 21, 2020

Linda Louise Morphew Dottery, 79, of Watkinsville, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was born in Bixby Knolls Maternity Hospital of Long Beach, California.

A native of Long Beach, Mrs. Dottery was the daughter of James Blane and Leona M. Morphew of Long Beach, CA. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus...

Jul 20, 2020

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

Jul 19, 2020

Jessie Miller Blake of Athens, Ga died July 19, 2020.She was born on September 25, 1927 in Spartanburg County, SC and attended public school in Greer, SC. She was preceded in death in 2019 by her husband of 72 years, Fred Blake. She married Fred in 1946 and worked as a secretary while he completed his education. She was...

Jul 18, 2020

John Alan Weber, 82, Watkinsville, died July 18, 2020. He was born to Constant and Jeanne Weber, August 24, 1937 in Oceanside, NY.

John had a 30-year career in print journalism before a decade as a media specialist at UGA, where he retired in 2004. He was known for his marine photography, diverse publications, and pioneer advocacy...

Jul 17, 2020

Betty Marie Reed Smith, 88, of Athens  died on Friday, July 17, 2020. Born in Texas to the late Earl Hobson Reed and Alva Veigh Harris Reed, Betty graduated from Irving High School and Dallas Business School, then worked in Dallas, TX in a law firm. Betty then met and married  the love of her life, Jack.  Betty’s direction...

Jul 16, 2020

Doris Faye Jackson, age 84 of Athens, GA, passed away July 16, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Otis & Flara West. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marshall Jackson; brothers and sisters, Hoyle West & Max West, Thelma West & Dale West. Mrs. Jackson was a founding member of the Life...

Jul 16, 2020

Mr. Hillman "Buddy" F. Griffith, Jr. 86, died July 16, 2020.

Born August 31, 1933 in Athens, GA, Mr. Griffith retired from the United States Navy after twenty-one years of dedicated service to his county and the University of Georgia after thirty years of employment. He was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church for many years....

Jul 16, 2020

Grace McClurg Rabek, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Thursday, July 16 following her 91st birthday.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 4, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Robert McClurg and Dorothy Donaldson McClurg. Mrs. Rabek moved to Athens in 1969 and was very active in the community. She was a faithful...

Jul 14, 2020

Amy Elaine Mathis, 43, of Colbert, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Amy was that most rare sort of person: a truly sweet, contented individual. She disliked no one and was never heard to utter an unkind word about anyone. Above all, she loved reading, her family, her dogs.

She is survived by her husband,...

Jul 14, 2020

Lanier Bridges, 88, of Lexington, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born on January 21, 1932 in Crawford, GA, he was the son of the late George W. Bridges and Sarah Noel Bridges and was the youngest of 10 children. In his later years, he retired as a manager at Western Union in downtown Atlanta.

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